The 1960 song Jeff Lynne called the greatest in pop: “The most marvellous thing” A voice that sends shivers. Tim Coffman Jul 1, 2026
Village People singer Victor Willis dead at 74 Willis died after a short illness. Joe Taysom Jul 1, 2026
The 1986 song that Huey Lewis and the News rescued from being scrapped by its writer A lucky encounter. Reuben Cross Jul 1, 2026
The 1984 classic Bruce Springsteen regrets as too pop: “It forced me” “It went as far in the direction of pop music as I wanted to go…” Rachael Pimblett Jun 30, 2026
The man who betrayed Brian Wilson: “Here’s your money” “Fuck the fucking Beach Boys.” Reuben Cross Jun 29, 2026
55 years after its release, today was my first time listening to Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ Utterly timeless. Lauren Hunter Jun 29, 2026
The 1979 Beach Boys song Iggy Pop was scared of: “This guy is nuts” Scarred for life. Reuben Cross Jun 29, 2026
The one thing Frank Sinatra wanted to be remembered for: “I don’t think I could ask for anything more” A legend. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 29, 2026
The 1955 classic rock song John Lennon always begged Paul McCartney to sing: “Really throw it!” Raw. Reuben Cross Jun 28, 2026
“Beautiful”: the vocal legend Prince always wanted to perform with Could have been memorable. Reuben Cross Jun 28, 2026
The 1977 song Elton John never wanted to hear again: “I wish the blood thing would piss off” Overstaying their welcome. Tim Coffman Jun 28, 2026
The 1966 Monkees hit Robert Wyatt defended against music snobbery: “I don’t feel the need for any hierarchies” No doubt in his mind. Reuben Cross Jun 28, 2026